[This content includes unpaid samples and may contain affiliate advertising] At first glance, Myrica Muse seems simple, with its blend of fruits, rose, and rum—pleasing to the senses, like a refreshing drink in a garden setting. However, this fragrance offers surprising complexity, unveiling different layers with each subtle drift. Inspired by the ‘aperitif moment,’ it captures a sense of lingering in the day, just before nightfall sets in.
I find the enduring strawberry notes enchanting, and although I’m not familiar with bayberry, its resemblance to bay leaves with a hint of clover—a scent I do recognize—is welcoming. Referred to as ‘the scent of winter’ by The New York Times, the fragrance’s real name, Myrica, is also known as Bay Rum. The juicy fruit undertones beautifully complement the sharper Myrica notes, seemingly softening them with delightful harmony.
The blend also boasts robust floral bursts of jasmine, lily of the valley, patchouli, and rose, which might overshadow other elements, but in this case, they seamlessly intertwine with the strawberry and base notes of benzoin, musk, amber, sandalwood, and vanilla. While I couldn’t distinctly identify the vanilla or rum, the sandalwood and benzoin gradually emerged as the fragrance settled during wear. Myrica Muse unfolds gradually, offering a captivating olfactory journey that showcases its evolving nature. If you appreciate fragrances that gradually unravel over time, inviting you to savor each nuanced transformation, then this is the perfect choice for you. To me, this stands out as one of the finest Miller Harris fragrances—an utterly unique blend yet imbued with familiar undertones, creating a delightful sense of nostalgia. Simply exquisite. Prices start at £95 here.
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